Popular Anime, a list by kevin IDK

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54

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6.9

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Reborn as a marquis’ fourth son, Van was once hailed as a genius prodigy—until he’s exiled to a nameless frontier village for possessing Production Magic, a useless type of magic in this world. But when he uses his “useless” power to craft weapons, tools, and wonders beyond imagination, the village begins to thrive! What began as exile is now the start of a new life—and a world-changing adventure!

NEW

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24

8.0

/26/

65

/9/

85

/4/

7.2

/1865/

Betrayed by her fiancé's lover and sentenced to public execution, Constance Grail, a plain viscount's daughter known for her honesty, faces death—until a mysterious voice offers salvation. Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman long thought dead, may be her only hope. Together, these unlikely allies uncover a dark conspiracy lurking in the heart of high society, where betrayal, secrets, and power collide.

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24

7.7

/38/

58

/14/

78

/5/

6.5

/2666/

Noa’s past life as a young adult villager was nothing to write home about. But now he’s reborn as the 13th prince of an empire! His stats screen reveal that he’ll grow stronger proportionately to the number of people serving under him. To gain ultimate power, he’ll do whatever it takes to make sure that those who serve him shall serve him for life!

NEW

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23

6.6

/20/

50

/10/

93

/3/

7.1

/1474/

Akira Tounome is an invisible gentleman who runs a detective agency, and Shizuka Yakou is a mild-mannered blind woman who works there. Shizuka can always find Akira, even when he turns completely invisible. Love begins to blossom between them as they grow closer to each other day by day. A touching and adorably frustrating romantic comedy is about to begin!

NEW

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23

7.2

/15/

52

/8/

90

/4/

6.7

/1242/

Lizel, a brilliant young chancellor of a powerful nation in a fantasy realm, suddenly finds himself transported to another world—mid-conversation, no less. Unfazed, he decides to treat it like a vacation and become an adventurer! Teaming up with Gil, a lone wolf top-ranker, Lizel uses his wit, charm, and intellect to navigate this new world. So begin the whimsical adventures of a noble off duty!

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29

7.0

/160/

60

/12/

74

/6/

7.9

/4528/

Yuki plays death games for a living, but when she wakes in a mansion with five other women, can she survive a new lethal maze of locked rooms and traps?

72

29

7.6

/84/

61

/10/

83

/8/

6.8

/1752/

Charlie is one of a kind. As a half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee, his intellect and physical prowess is off the charts. Which is why The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, wants him. And they will take extreme measures to get him. However, Charlie is determined to fight back for the sake of his loved ones.

72

23

8.5

/65/

49

/12/

82

/3/

7.2

/3364/

Arisu Yamabuki is heir to a powerful conglomerate, and seeks perfection. After Apollo, the host of Midnight Heart Tune, vanishes, Arisu joins the Fuurin High broadcasting club. There, he meets four girls and promises to make their vocal dreams come true!

NEW

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19

5.6

/25/

51

/8/

5.6

/1258/

In a society where torture is legal—and big business—Spirytus dominates the industry with skill, style, and surprisingly cheerful teamwork. Part-timers Cero, Shiu, Mikke, and Hugh tackle “client sessions,” office shenanigans, and even the occasional in-house assassin…all with a smile! Life at Spirytus proves that even in a world of pain, work can still be surprisingly fun!

72

26

7.9

/41/

63

/8/

79

/7/

6.9

/1584/

For the past two years, cheerful and hardworking Kinme Wakana has run a small laundry shop in the seaside hot springs town of Atami. As she goes about her quiet days, Wakana finds herself drawn into the bittersweet, heartwarming stories of the people around her.

72

22

7.9

/65/

56

/15/

87

/3/

6.7

/3495/

Kunon, a young man who cannot see, has the goal of creating new eyes with water magic. After just five months of learning sorcery, Kunon surpassed his own mentor and honed his talent as he tried to do a feat that's never been done before. A fantasy about a young man, a blind genius, who opens up the world through curiosity in the pursuit for magic is about to begin.

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28

8.7

/63/

60

/10/

94

/5/

7.9

/2941/

Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family.

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67

8.8

/1630/

77

/54/

95

/17/

8.5

/16640/

In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment.

78

58

8.0

/2143/

75

/145/

78

/35/

Letterboxd

4.0

/6440/

8.1

/25218/

Six studios and seven directors adapt the early works of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the mastermind behind "Chainsaw Man," into an anime anthology. Each episode is an anime adaptation of a short story he drew from ages seventeen to twenty-six, including the first manga he ever submitted for competition. Watch as vivid tales of young love, chaos, madness, and the bonds between people unfold in each episode.

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5.9

/452/

61

/66/

81

/41/

6.8

/6239/

age 10+

High school student Yuken is suddenly transported to Twisted Wonderland, a world of magic and wonder. Now, he must face monsters, whimsical magicians-in-training, and mysterious incidents, all without any magic of his own. Will Yu ever find a way back to his own world?

72

33

6.5

/424/

65

/38/

89

/17/

7.1

/8613/

When high schooler Mari runs late for school, she never expects to fall for Tsunagu—a gentle, sensitive, beastfolk! In a world where beastfolk are segregated behind walls, Mari and Tsunagu show their differences are truly bridges. Can their love overcome the divide between beastfolk and humanity?

67

21

6.1

/127/

56

/25/

84

/5/

6.8

/9288/

With her cool, mysterious aura, transfer student Ishikawa Luna is already the most popular girl in class. Ohtori, on the other hand, is so average he's practically a background character. The thought of ever speaking with Luna never even crossed his mind—until he accidentally discovers her secret: She’s a vampire…who's absolutely terrible at sucking blood!

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24

6.8

/365/

67

/33/

88

/5/

7.4

/6150/

When a shapeshifting enemy known as Gnosia infiltrates a lone spaceship, the crew has only one way to survive: identify the imposter each day and put them into cryo-sleep. But for Yuri, the day never ends. Trapped in a time loop, she relives the first day of the crisis over and over. To escape, Yuri must uncover the truth behind Gnosia and the time loop itself—before it’s too late.

66

26

5.7

/196/

58

/46/

84

/11/

6.7

/12038/

Konoha Satou’s dark fictional past becomes her reality when she’s reincarnated as Iana Magnolia, the villainess of her own adolescent fantasy. Now as a role she meticulously designed to be despicable, remembering every last detail is now a matter of life and death. Will she be able to rewrite her character’s fate into something peaceful?

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22

6.2

/164/

60

/31/

65

/9/

6.4

/3824/

The ninja banish evil from the shadows. The gokudo gather lonely outcasts and commit crimes. The grudge they forged centuries ago is rekindled in the present day. The ninja Shinoha meets Kiwami, a gokudo with the face of a businessman. Unknowing of the other's identity, they bond over anime, but the war between ninja and gokudo intensifies. Who will survive and who will perish, ninja or gokudo?

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25

6.6

/222/

65

/35/

75

/10/

6.9

/8360/

Kabo is a high school student with a stutter who struggles to express his feelings. He finds himself drawn to his classmate Wanda, who pursues dance without worrying about how others see her. Seeking a form of freestyle expression, Kabo takes on the unfamiliar world of dance.

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60

/1/

5.7

/1570/

Born the despised daughter of a noble family, Lunia escapes her grim fate by marrying the cursed Duke, Hades Khronoa. But after a single loveless night, she vanishes without a trace, unaware that she’s carrying his children. Seven years later, Hades is determined to reclaim Lunia and finds her... as well as the children he never knew existed. As secrets resurface and emotions reignite, can this broken couple untangle the past and face the future together?

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48

6.7

/1305/

67

/214/

76

/29/

6.6

/59155/

Akira Oda and his high school classmates are summoned to another world! While the other students are granted cheat abilities through the summoning, Akira merely gains the abilities of a mediocre "assassin." However, his status soon surpasses "hero," the strongest profession. After Akira becomes suspicious of the King behind the summoning, he is falsely framed for a crime and forced to flee.

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32

6.1

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57

/112/

78

/18/

6.1

/25217/

Kamishiro Takeru is a completely ordinary salaryman who reincarnates in another world—a world of swords and magic called Madeus—and starts his new isekai life with lots of new skills! Takeru must make the most of his enhanced physical strength, unbelievable magic power, and the "Search" ability that allows him to find items of worth as his great isekai journey begins!

72

24

7.1

/310/

66

/27/

80

/6/

7.2

/10063/

Saku Chitose is a student at Fujishi High School, the most prestigious school in Fukui Prefecture. Outstanding in class, on the field, and in his social life, Saku attracts attention, good and bad. Naturally, he is surrounded by a circle of friends anyone would be happy to have. Now in the spring of his second year, with a new class, Saku is asked to help a shut-in classmate return to school life.

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25

7.7

/419/

73

/22/

85

/4/

7.7

/10155/

Class is in session—and it’s out of control! Sakata Ginpachi teaches Gintama High School’s Class 3-Z, a ragtag bunch of idol otaku, stalkers, mayo guzzlers, sadists, and more. Fights break out, rules are ignored, and sanity is optional. Every day spirals into chaos, but Ginpachi somehow survives it all with nonchalance and almost zero effort. When the bell rings, chaos begins!

66

20

6.0

/105/

63

/23/

78

/4/

6.6

/4345/

"This is my punishment - someone as hideous as me falling for someone as good-looking as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "Is this...me...?! I'm SUPER cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180-degree change... But, Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?!

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23

6.7

/121/

67

/21/

86

/5/

7.4

/6273/

Futami, a novice shojo manga artist, is finally publishing her beloved shogi manga, Dear Subaru. But…the stress makes her stomach hurt, she's forced to push the deadline for her first chapter, and she isn't making any progress on the storyboards. To top it off, she's gaining weight from midnight snacking and starts having wild delusions! Will Futami be able to enjoy life as a manga artist?!

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25

5.8

/222/

55

/35/

82

/12/

6.1

/11334/

Kouyou Kotesashi, a sports doctor with massage skills, enrolls at Seiwa University Affiliated High School to secure a scholarship. He works as a live-in dorm manager, managing the school's talented female athletes and managing their well-being through intense training and massage therapy.

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16

7.9

/68/

55

/6/

60

/3/

5.9

/1168/

SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by Yosuke, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world. They convert audience energy at live performances into combat power. Luckily, the battles appear to be ordinary concerts to the public, keeping their identity a secret.

70

23

6.7

/156/

69

/33/

73

/6/

7.1

/8617/

She's small. She's sweet. She's…capable of obliterating a tank in under three seconds?! Built by Enji and Suzume, two underappreciated genius scientists, Alma is the ultimate self-learning AI. There’s just one thing: She thinks they’re her mom and dad! Now as unexpected co-parents, the duo must hide their budding romantic feelings while taking on the messiest experiment of all: family life!

71

22

6.2

/286/

69

/32/

88

/4/

6.8

/11417/

Former martial arts legend Marie has accepted a new job as a “mechanical maid”… except she’s 100% human, and Arthur, her new boss, despises humans. Luckily, Marie’s naturally expressionless face helps her keep up the robot act while secretly protecting Arthur from constant assassination attempts. But when Arthur falls in love with his “perfect” maid, things quickly spiral out of control!

70

21

7.1

/199/

60

/15/

82

/4/

7.0

/3008/

Tomoro Tenma lives in a world where human thoughts and emotions, known as e-Pulse, power AI devices called Sapotama. But when Digimon begin materializing from Sapotama and feeding on e-Pulse, society begins to fracture. After Gekkomon appears from his device, Tomoro joins Glowing Dawn, a secret team investigating rogue Digimon and the dark truth of a system both fueled and corrupted by emotion.

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30

8.0

/528/

73

/46/

79

/9/

7.6

/8686/

Even after turning 40 years old, Tojima Tanzaburo still seriously wants to be a Kamen Rider. Just when it seems like his dream may never come true, he gets caught up in a series of infamous Shocker-inspired robberies... Shibata Yokusaru, the author of Air Master and 81 Diver, presents a story about adults who love Kamen Rider a little too much, and start playing pretend... for real!

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27

5.8

/278/

64

/58/

79

/11/

6.6

/19900/

Ellen, an 8-year-old girl and half-spirit, once lived as a scientist in modern-day Japan. Now she's been reincarnated into a new family: Rovel, her father and the kingdom's legendary hero, and Origin, her mother and the queen of spirits. On top of that, Ellen herself has the power to manipulate chemical elements! But are Ellen's powers enough to protect their family's happiness?

64

28

6.0

/365/

56

/93/

79

/12/

6.3

/21843/

Once a loyal court magician supporting the crown prince from behind the scenes, Alec Ygret is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. But just as he hits rock bottom, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party Lasting Period. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec returns to dungeon exploration—and begins a new chapter in his life!

71

25

6.7

/247/

69

/36/

80

/7/

7.0

/11341/

Kashiwada-san's face is a masterpiece of stoicism. Her classmate Oota-kun? A walking explosion of emotions determined to crack her calm with over-the-top antics. (Spoiler: It's not working.) But between his failed surprises and her secret smiles, these polar-opposite classmates might just be into each other! Witness a rom-com where love speaks louder than expressions.

70

25

6.8

/173/

60

/23/

85

/11/

6.7

/5919/

Two young girls, Yoko and Airi, travel through the empty world of post-apocalyptic Japan. They photograph the scenery of famous places and camp out in towns overtaken by nature. Together, they ride on a Serow off-road motorbike and experience a new sense of freedom, unbothered by neither traffic nor traffic lights. The world is over now, so let’s hop on a bike and go on a journey!

72

35

7.0

/643/

70

/103/

76

/14/

7.4

/37282/

An MMO gamer awakens as the Black-Winged Tyrant, Lufas Maphaahl, rising from her sealed fate—only to find this is very real. Her defeat 200 years ago unleashed monsters of death, and the legend is one of terror. Now, trapped in the body of history's most feared conqueror, he must survive a world that wants her dead…and uncover why he's here.

74

47

7.3

/1043/

71

/153/

79

/27/

7.4

/48199/

In the middle of a ball, Scarlet's fiancé, Kyle, suddenly calls off their engagement. She's falsely accused of being a bully and people unfairly call her a "Villainess." The aristocrats and noble families all denounce her. For years, she had to put up with his abuse and idiocy, but she can't take anymore of it! At her wit's end, she asks for one last favor; to give him a good fist in the face. So begins Scarlet's story of revenge against Kyle and his cronies! A fantasy about an elegant yet rebellious fighter, who doesn't let anyone take advantage of her!!

73

41

7.1

/753/

66

/119/

80

/22/

7.5

/26230/

In near-future Japan with ultra-low birthrates, children are treasured but monitored. Santa is banned as dangerous. One snowy December 25th, middle-schooler Kazushige Sanda, descendant of Santa, is attacked by classmate Fuyumura who wants him to find her missing friend, Ono. "Santa, please find my friend." To protect children from adults, Sanda decides to become Santa and fight the adults.

69

28

6.1

/412/

66

/48/

84

/12/

6.5

/22294/

For high schooler Akiteru Oboshi, the whole youthful experience thing—like fun, friendships, and even having a girlfriend—is a complete waste of time. So when his best friend’s sister, Iroha Kohinata, keeps teasing him, Akiteru naturally finds it annoying. She practically lives in his room, she’s always on his bed, she’s just a raging storm of clinginess! Why is she only annoying around him?!

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18

6.4

/38/

53

/20/

43

/3/

6.4

/4665/

Kaede, an ordinary high school girl, wakes up in an unfamiliar alleyway. It is a mysterious another filled with beastmen, elves, and dragons. Kaede noticed an unfamiliar book in the backpack she was carrying. It was a mysterious book that could create potions simply by chanting the word “creation”! For Kaede, who had been thrust into this another world, the potions she created became the sustenance that supported her life. While hoping to one day return to Japan, her struggles in this another world continue—.

69

40

6.2

/414/

66

/69/

76

/19/

6.5

/17853/

When tensions around AI spark civil unrest, Akira is caught in the crossfire when he protects his girlfriend from an assassin. Hundreds of years later, he awakens from cryogenic sleep to an unfamiliar world and bonds with the android Yuugure.

73

49

7.0

/744/

71

/141/

83

/43/

7.0

/42613/

God created nine races in the ancient times. Humans were the weakest, most ridiculed race among them. Light, a human boy, was fortunate enough to be invited to join a party of all nine races called the "Assembly of the Races." He was happy being a member for a while, but that was a short dream. His hopes were only to be betrayed by his fellow members at the largest, most heinous dungeon "Abyss." After surviving by himself at the bottom of Abyss, Light learns the true meaning of his gift "Unlimited Gacha." Light will rise from the worst despair to build his own empire of the strongest players.

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19

7.4

/107/

59

/14/

70

/4/

6.4

/3234/

Ichitaro, the frail yet sharp-minded master of Nagasakiya, rarely leaves his estate—but he’s far from alone. Gifted with the ability to see spirits, he’s protected by ghostly companions like Hakutaku and Inugami. One night, he slips out and witnesses a brutal murder. Soon after, Edo is plagued by a series of eerie murders. As fear grips the city, Ichitaro and his spirits must uncover the culprit.

73

31

6.5

/364/

67

/67/

89

/12/

7.1

/19134/

Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera's delicacy of choice is…monsters! Unfortunately, society frowns upon such unladylike cravings and brands her the "Voracious Villainess." At a banquet, she's attacked by a monster, only to be saved by the feared "Blood-Mad Duke." He's brutal, mysterious, and charming. Could he be the one to appreciate her monstrous appetite?

65

23

5.9

/230/

60

/35/

75

/7/